VectisSaint

Lallana made his debut against Yeovil in the League Cup in 2006, we won 5-2. I remember it well, only competitive Saints game my missus has ever been to. The game above was 3 days later.

Really wonder about some people who post on here. Still half-term next week, hopefully your child-minder will ensure that you don't have any accidents...

I have no clue what this means.

One of many bad things about modern football. Before subs were allowed (or when only one was allowed) an outfield player would take over from an injured keeper, there were always players who were reasonably competent between the sticks and the chances were it happened in the last few minutes anyway. Still, it would have been a problem in the Cup Final in Cardiff when Niemi was injured. It means that 50% of professional keepers hardly play a competitive game all season, and some good keepers sit on their arses week after week. Makes more sense in many ways to just have a kid with a pair of gloves than a decent keeper. BUt given only 3 subs are allowed then really there is not much to be gained by having a keeper warming the bench, if you can't cover 3 players from 4 then there is something wrong.

Saints to sign European Player of the Year. Oh sorry that wasn't a rumour, it actually happened.

He's been the best player over the last 2 games (certainly best in 1st half of Cardiff game), but really that isn't saying very much because the whole team has been average in those games. He is clearly not match fit, hence his replacement in 2nd half of both matches, but he has showed that he can make things happen. Has not made a tangible difference to any results so far. Will be interesting to see his progress or otherwise in the next few games when there are other options available. Never liked him and didn't want him back but have to say his performances are clearly turning me into a Bible basher (if thats what accepting that a player might be better than I thought means).

Agreed, I had trouble seeing the ball as well, but the goal posts? They didn't move them as far as I know.

Mission accomplished. For once we have a decent, valid point to discuss and all we get is abusive behaviour. As I said even NA accepts that on Tuesday we were reluctant to take shots (in post match interview on Solent) and today it looked like they couldn't see where the goal was because of the white fluffy stuff. A goal from a GK fumble today was always going to be a possibility but not enough intelligence shown on the pitch to give it a try.

why don't you take your.own advice? Was there any point to your post at all? Don't know why we have to put up with mong posts like.yours. If you don't have the education to post something useful then don' t bother

Perfectly reasonable question, same as against Cardiff, not just tonight. The players seem scared to have a crack. Tonight it was crying out for it, hit a long shot, skid off the ground, keeper in trouble. Tuesday was just as bad. We are trying to walk it into the net. Nothing wrong with that most of the time, but mix it up, have a go, even Adkins said something similar after Tuesday. Perhaps Billy or Chung will be prepared to have a go.

Would have taken a point before hand, but we were so in control that we should have got 3. Why are our players so afraid to take a shot? Red card was very harsh, though the first yellow could have so easily been a red (although it would have been totally wrong). Shame some of our players disappeared, Lallana and Cork were completely invisible 2nd half, Punch was OK but clearly not fully match fit yet. Apart from Sharp not taking his chance not sure he touched the ball. Still, in the end the result was Weather 1 Football 0

You have to question why young players should repsect players at clubs like Chelsea, Lampard thinks experienced players should be respected. Respect should be earned, it is not a rigt. What respect would anyone have for people like Terry, Cole or even Lampard to a lesser extent. Do players like this actually clean their boots any more, or do they just throw them away and put on a new pair every game? But it is a fact that clubs like Chelsea have done nothing in terms of their own youth player development, despite all the youngsters they attract. Maybe Jack Cork is an exception, but ironically he has gone the other way and joined Saints as an experienced pro, rather than as an academy player.

There is a sharp in most songs, except for those in minor keys where there tend to be more flats. Could we not just recycle the old Rudy/Ruby song, Billy Billy Billy Billy Whoah - being a good Yorkshire man Sharp should appreciate that. Although come to think of it the Kaisers are from Leeds and he's from Sheffield so maybe not.

Hope they don't. I usually hate this but was well pleased with Chung's reaction, not quite sure why, just felt that Cardiff were getting a bit of a taste of their own medicine. I don't agree with the OPS's assertion that Lee looks lightweight, but although based on similar amount of playing time I did think Falque looked lightweight. Was pushed off the ball far too easily. But I guess he will adapt to the Championship.

The OP asked whether he was signed during the transfer window. The answer is quite straightforward, no he was signed on December 1st (or 3rd). I don't understand why some people try to make it complicated. If you read the question that was asked then the answer is simple. It has nothing to do with whether Jos would still have been here in Jnuary anyway, the facts are that he signed nearly a month before the transfer window opened.

I really don't see that there is any doubt that we are short at CB, and the Club clearly recognises this. But it looks like Jos is closer to being back than was originally thought. They are also clearly stepping up Jaidi's return, by giving him a long run out at Reading, so he could be used in an emergency. Seaborne won't play again this season, of that I am reasonably confident, due to the nature of his injury, and really it is questionable whether he will play again, unfortunately. Martin has been splendid in covering for the injured Fonte and Hooiveld and has really shown that he is up to the mark, but you can't get by with 3 CBs. I don't think Collins was the answer, he is not even played at CB at his present club, he was understudying Higgy who has now joined Forest (actually Higgy would have been a better bet). We are clearly looking for backup but are not going to be bullied/rushed into signing the wrong player, but expect someone in in a week or so. Personally I was a bit surprsied we let Harlee Dean stay at Brentford until end of season.

No way ws Jos signed in the transfer window. He was signed at the beginning of December (reported on 3rd). To quote the OS article: (The move was) "completed outside of the transfer window as he is (was) currently registered at the club, therefore eradicating any international clearance issues and giving the green light for the loan to be made permanent at this time". So he signed permanently nearly a month before the transfer window opened. Doesn't seem to be any dispute (not that it really matters).

Good Samaratin. My arse.

Good job too, one of those horrible little footballers who just enjoys getting up everyone's nose, making sure free kicks are delayed by standing on the ball and so on. Got what he deserved, nothing.

I look forward to the waving of the Yorkshire flag when Billy makes his debut. I suspect there will be no problems with the size of Yorkshire flags, as Yorkshiremen would only have very small flags to avoid wastage of material

Morgan and Hammond have 1 each this season, Deano is hardly prolific. Morgan is the future, I suspect Hammond may not be with us when we play in the PL.

Even if he was available it would be daft playing him (or at least starting him) when he hasn't even trained with the squad. We have 5 other good strikers available, all of whom will be desparate to make sure they stay in the team when Billy is available.

Good signing, welcome aboard the waterbus. My only thought is, we now have 5 strikers who can play alongside RL, but its still difficult to see a combination that would work well when RL is not available. I guess it would have to be Guly & perm 1 from 3 of Sharp/Connolly/Lee/Barnard. Still desparately seeking a CB, then things will look sweet.

Was he in departures or arrivals? Perhaps he is meeting Hooper who has come down for a look-see and a trip to Ikea before signing.

No, its quite clear that you are in fact Paolo di Canio.